Militants gun down political activist in J&K's Pulwama

A political activist was killed and two policemen injured in a militant attack in south Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district today, an official said.

Three persons were injured in firing by militants near the Rajpora Chowk in Pulwama district, a police official said.

He said one of the injured, a political activist identified as Ghulam Nabi, resident of Shadimarg area, succumbed to injuries while being taken to a hospital.

The other two injured both policemen - were being treated upon at a hospital and their condition was stated to be stable, he said.

Security forces have cordoned off the area and a hunt has been launched to nab the attackers, the official said.